Arboretum in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Man Who Loved Conifers
Would your hobby take you to the four corners of the world?
Few private plant collectors have approached their hobby with more enthusiasm than the late William Gotelli who travelled the world in search of unusual conifers, collecting more than 1500 plants for his garden in South Orange, New Jersey.
Concerned that his collection be preserved for future generations, Gotelli donated his beloved conifers to the U.S. National Arboretum in 1962.
Take a walk along the grassy paths to discover this unique collection.
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1500.
Location. 38° 54.89′ N, 76° 57.444′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. Marker is on Conifer Road Northeast just north of Hickey Hill Road Northeast, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dawn Redwood from China (within shouting distance of this marker); Birds, Wetlands and... Conservation (approx. half a mile away); National Capitol Columns (approx. 0.6 miles away); What shape do you see?
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
